Head to Head
Boston, MA vs Asheville, NC
Boston leads with a Fun Score of 98, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boston wins 11 and Asheville wins 12.
- Factor wins — Boston
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Boston, MA | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 78 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 63 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 85 Best | 84 |
| Live Music | 92 Best | 91 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 32 |
| Outdoors | 58 | 61 Best |
| Culture | 74 | 86 Best |
| Events | 79 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 65 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 58 | 81 Best |
| City Vibe | 88 Best | 49 |
| Climate | 35 | 68 Best |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 91 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 87 Best | 25 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 72 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 34 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 88 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 20 | 7 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 26 | 14 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 26 | 23 Best |
| Economic Strain | 45 Best | 50 |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 35 Best |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →